The Great Tapestry of Scotland: Reference objects

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Surrounded by the historic old town of Galashiels, in the heart of the Scottish Borders, is the visitor centre "The Great Tapestry of Scotland".

The building with its unique roof landscape was clad with a PREFALZ standing seam roof in the colour P.10 zinc grey.

Side view of 'The Great Tapestry of Scotland' museum in Galashiels, which is characterised by a modern PREFALZ roof in P.10 zinc grey. The roof with its clear, geometric lines forms an attractive contrast to the traditional sandstone façades of the neighbouring buildings. The unique roof construction with its striking edges gives the building a contemporary flair and emphasises the combination of historical architecture and modern design.

Drone shot of the visitor centre 'The Great Tapestry of Scotland'. The historic building is highlighted by a special roof landscape clad with PREFALZ in P.10 Zinc Grey. The unique roof surface with the contemporary and durable aluminium cladding blends harmoniously into the old town of Galashiels. The metallic colour scheme and clean lines of the roof reflect the cultural commitment of the centre, while at the same time blending respectfully into the historic townscape.

Front view of the gallery and visitor centre 'The Great Tapestry of Scotland' in Galashiels, characterised by its modern design with PREFALZ roof in P.10 zinc grey. The striking roof structure forms an architectural highlight in the historic centre of Galashiels and combines contemporary architecture with traditional buildings. The large window fronts offer a view of the cultural exhibits, while the clear roof lines emphasise the innovative orientation of the centre.

Architectural detail shot of the roof of 'The Great Tapestry of Scotland' visitor centre in Galashiels. The clean lines of the PREFALZ roof in P.10 zinc grey form an impressive contrast to the large, light-coloured stone façade and the generous glass fronts. The roof construction demonstrates the flexibility and aesthetics of the PREFALZ roof system, which combines modern design with functional excellence.

Panoramic drone shot of 'The Great Tapestry of Scotland' gallery/visitor centre in Galashiels, framed by the picturesque Scottish hills. The striking building stands out with its PREFALZ roof system in P.10 Zinc Grey, which curves elegantly over the unique structure. The unusual lines of the roof clearly stand out from the surrounding traditional buildings and show how PREFA aluminium products combine modern architecture with the city's cultural heritage.

Product	Roof system Prefalz
Color	08 P.10 zinc grey
Architecture	Page / Park Architects
Processing	MBM
Country	United Kingdom
Location	Galashiels
Object type	Public buildings & other facilities
Copyright	© Marketing Adventures

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